California Children's Services
California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation for children and young adults less than 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. The Public Health Department connects eligible children with doctors, therapists and other trained specialists who know how to care for their special health needs.
What is the process?
Submit your Application and Referral Form
Submit the following documents to the CCS Administrative Office:
California Children's Services
2925 McMillan Ave. Suite 108
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401
Fax: 805-781-4492
Parents:
- A completed and signed English CCS Application or Spanish CCS Application
Providers:
- A completed Service Authorization Request requesting MTP therapy services or a prescription for physical and occupational therapy services
- A current medical report within the last 12 months from the child's physician describing the child's medical condition
Who is eligible?
This service is open to any individual who:
- has a medically eligible condition and
- is under 21 years old
- lives in San Luis Obispo County
- and has one of the following:
- family income of $40,000 or less
- out-of-pocket medical expenses expected to be more than 20 percent of family's adjusted gross income
- a need for an evaluation to find out if there is a health problem covered by CCS
- was adopted with a known health problem that is covered by CCS
- a need for the Medical Therapy Program
- Medi-Cal or CenCal, with full benefits
For more information, visit the State’s website.
This video shares recognition to CCS MTU from SLO Moment at the Board of Supervisors:
This video shares one participant's story:
Is there a charge for this service?
Medical services are provided at no-cost to eligible individuals, but there may be an enrollment or assessment fee.
When and where is this service offered?
Children's Medical Services- CCS / MTU / CLPPP
2925 McMillan Ave., Suite 108
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401
Mon.- Fri. 8:00am to 5:00pm, by appoinment only
Phone: (805) 781-5527
Fax: (805) 781-4492
Email: [email protected]
Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment. Se habla español.
For Grievances, Appeals and State Hearings:
CCS Grievances & Appeals - English
CCS Grievances & Appeals - Spanish
Location, directions and hours of operation
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Monday - Friday 8-5 by appointment only
2925 McMillan Ave Suite 108
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
FAQS
For a list of services provided by CCS, please visit the California Department of Health Care Services Benefits Page.
For a full list of covered conditions please visit the Overview of CCS Medical Eligibility website.
No. If you have a child with special medical needs, even if you think you make too much money to qualify, your child may still be eligible for CCS services.
CCS offices are located in every county in California; if you move within the state, your child's case can simply be transferred to the new location.
